Reposted from DHS/CISA

This week, the FAA extended the public comment period for the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) titled Designation: Restrict the Operation of Unmanned Aircraft in Close Proximity to a Fixed Site Facility from 60 to 90-days. The comment period now closes on August 5, 2026.

On May 6, 2026, the FAA published this NPRMin the Federal Register, opening a public comment period for stakeholders, including the critical infrastructure community, to voice concerns, share sector‑specific feedback, and highlight potential implementation challenges that will help shape the Final Rule.

Section 2209 of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Extension, Safety, and Security Act of 2016 (FESSA 2209)directed the FAA to establish a process by which certain critical infrastructure owners and operators may petition the FAA to prohibit or restrict, including temporarily, the operation of an unmanned aircraft in close proximity to a fixed site facility. The NPRM contains the proposed rules to request and maintain these unmanned aircraft flight restrictions.

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